President Barack Obama supporters wave American flags on the National Mall in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, prior to the start of President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. less

President Barack Obama supporters wave American flags on the National Mall in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, prior to the start of President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th ... more

An attendee holds an American flag as the sun rises before the start of the U.S. presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. As he enters his second term, President Barack Obama has shed the aura of a hopeful consensus builder determined to break partisan gridlock and adopted a more confrontational stance with Republicans. less

An attendee holds an American flag as the sun rises before the start of the U.S. presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. As he enters his second term, President Barack ... more

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An attendee holds an American flag with an image of President Barack Obama before the start of the U.S. presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. As he enters his second term, Obama has shed the aura of a hopeful consensus builder determined to break partisan gridlock and adopted a more confrontational stance with Republicans. less

An attendee holds an American flag with an image of President Barack Obama before the start of the U.S. presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. As he enters his second ... more

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Spectators wave American flags on the National Mall in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, before the start of President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

Spectators wave American flags on the National Mall in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, before the start of President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

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School children attend the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

School children attend the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

People attend the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013. US President Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term.

People attend the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013. US President Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term.

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People crowd the National Mall to view US President Barack Obama taking the oath of office during the 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in at the US Capitol on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. The oath will be administered by US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. less

People crowd the National Mall to view US President Barack Obama taking the oath of office during the 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in at the US Capitol on January 21, 2013 in Washington, ... more

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Spectators gather in the early morning light on the National Mall, waiting for President Barack Obama to be sworn-in for a second term as the President of the United States, Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. less

Spectators gather in the early morning light on the National Mall, waiting for President Barack Obama to be sworn-in for a second term as the President of the United States, Monday, January 21, 2013 in ... more

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People attend the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013. US President Barack Obama was officially sworn in for a second term on January 20, 2013.

People attend the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013. US President Barack Obama was officially sworn in for a second term on January 20, 2013.

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The Washington monument stands in the distance as attendees gather before the start of the U.S. presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. As he enters his second term, President Barack Obama has shed the aura of a hopeful consensus builder determined to break partisan gridlock and adopted a more confrontational stance with Republicans. less

The Washington monument stands in the distance as attendees gather before the start of the U.S. presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. As he enters his second term, ... more

People gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. less

People gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second ... more

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A cut-out of President Barack Obama is seen in the crowd as people gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. less

A cut-out of President Barack Obama is seen in the crowd as people gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President ... more

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A woman carries a cardboard cut out of US President Barack Obama as she attends the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

A woman carries a cardboard cut out of US President Barack Obama as she attends the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Security lines Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, prior to the start of the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade which will take place following President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill. less

Security lines Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, prior to the start of the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade which will take place following President Barack Obama's ceremonial ... more

The place card for U.S. President Barack Obama sits ready for the Inaugural Luncheon in Statuary Hall on inauguration day at the U.S. Capitol building January 21, 2013 in Washington D.C. U.S. President Barack Obama, will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. less

The place card for U.S. President Barack Obama sits ready for the Inaugural Luncheon in Statuary Hall on inauguration day at the U.S. Capitol building January 21, 2013 in Washington D.C. U.S. President Barack ... more

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